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Completing everyday tasks can become more difficult as you age, and we all need a little help from time to time around the home. If you qualify for CHSP, our caring hands can help you with basic tasks around the home.
We work with you, as opposed to doing things for you, so that you can maintain your independence. It’s your care, your way.
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Based on your assessed and approved needs, you can access the following services:
Live and feel your best with a helping hand from our experienced team. We assist with showering, dressing, continence management, medication, and mobility in and out of bed: essential parts of our home care services for seniors that support daily independence.
While you’re living your best life, you also want your home to look its best too!
Our caring hands can help you with everyday tasks like vacuuming, mopping, washing, laundry activities, general tidying of surface areas, and collection and unpacking groceries. These aged home care services ensure your space stays safe, tidy, and comfortable.
Stay active and connected with our in-home care service providers. We can drive you to appointments, help with shopping, pay bills, and provide companionship over a cuppa.
Tell us your hobbies and interests, our caring hands will help you enjoy them too!
We know that caring for a loved one is rewarding yet demanding. If you’re a primary carer, we offer in-home aged care services that give you a short break to rest and recharge.
Whether you’re attending appointments, planning an outing, or simply need quiet time, we can assist with personal care, household tasks, and companionship while you take care of yourself.
Our home maintenance and repairs service helps keep your home safe, comfortable and looking its best so you can stay independent with confidence. From minor household repairs to garden care including mowing, pruning and clearing, our caring hands support you with the practical tasks that make everyday life easier.
Stay healthy and supported with our meal preparation and delivery service, allowing you to stay nourished, independent and confident at home with wholesome meals made to suit your needs.
Getting out and about is an important part of staying independent. Our caring hands can offer transport support so you can travel safely to your usual activities, appointments and social outings.
My Aged Care is the starting point to access and receive Australian Government subsidised services and caring assistance. They will let you know what type of package you’re eligible for, or if you need a private package.
If your application is successful, you will be referred for an assessment. This is done in person, at your own home and will be relaxed and person-centred, with you in control. Assessments are done to national standards with a trained assessor from the Single Assessment System (SAS) team.
We will visit you to create a personalised care plan based on your assessed and approved care needs. We understand everyone’s needs are different and at Southcare we get to know you to gain a better understanding of your needs and work with you to develop the best care plan to suit you.
As always, you are in control of your care so have choice and flexibility in the way your support services are delivered.
It’s your care, your way.
Southcare’s fee structure is simple and transparent, putting you in total control. The amount spent depends on how much and how often you use our caring hands and the products you need.
Download the CHSP pricing schedule
Eligibility for the CHSP is based on your support needs and age. Your financial situation doesn’t effect your eligibility. To be eligible for the CHSP program you must be aged:
Check your eligibility online and find out what aged care services you could receive based on your needs.
The CHSP offers a wide range of home/community care services including:
Both the Commonwealth Home Support Program and Support at Home are funded by the Australian Government. This means that if you are assessed by My Aged Care and your approved care needs meet the criteria, you will receive money from the Government to put towards your aged home care services.
The range of services you can receive under CHSP or Support at Home are similar. It can include clinical support (such as nursing or allied health services like occupational therapy, physiotherapy and more), independence (such as personal care including self care and daily living, medication management, social support, transport, and more) and everyday living (such as home maintenance and repairs, gardening, domestic assistance and meal preparation and delivery).
The Commonwealth Home Support Program is an Australian Government program providing support for older Australians requiring assistance to remain living independently at home and in their own community. The CHSP is designed to provide entry level support to those who may find themselves seeking a little bit of help with some everyday tasks.
Support at Home is designed to support those who require more complex aged care needs that go beyond what the Commonwealth Home Support Program can provide. This program delivers person-centred care and a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of your in home care services and can be tailored to suit you, in line with your assessed and approved care needs.
There are eight classifications of Support at Home, and your classification will be assessed by a professional assessor from the Single Assessment Service using a nationally consistent assessment framework to determine which services you are eligible for. There is one level for CHSP services.
The amount of Government funding you receive to put towards your home care differs between the CHSP and Support at Home. As the CHSP is designed for those who have lower care needs, the funding is less. As Support at Home is designed for those who have an increased level of care needs, the package funding is higher and you may be required to make a co-contribution towards your care. This will be determined by Services Australia based on an income and assets assessment.
Reach out for a free consultation on options or a tailored care plan and let our caring hands help you stay healthy and independent in your own home.
If you currently receive services from another provider, we’re happy to provide a free comparison to ensure you are getting the best care and value for money.
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